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Saturday, February 6, 2016

The 10 Best Sports You've Never Tried

The world of sports just never seems to stay the same - and
that’s no problem. Sports are constantly changing and evolving, and new ones
are cropping up all the time. This is good news for anyone who might
occasionally feel like a change from football. But what are the best
little-known sports out there today? To help compare them, we’ve compiled a
list of the ten best sports you’ve never tried. If you’re wondering what to
pick up next, have a look at this for some inspiration. You never know - get
into one of these sports early on, and
you just might become the world champion. And maybe before anyone else
has even heard of the game!

Underwater hockey has been around for a few
years now, and it’s gaining a fair reputation. However, it is still
largely unknown across the globe. This sport is pretty much exactly what it
sounds like; hockey, but underwater. While ice hockey is believed to be the
fastest sport on ground, underwater hockey is understandably a hell of a lot
slower. But that doesn’t make it any less fun. Moving the puck around on the
floor in a pool is no easy task!

Segway Polo

So, we all know what a Segway is, and we all (kind of) know
about polo. Segway
polo is pretty much what it sounds like. While in regular polo, the
players ride around on horses of different kinds, in this game, everybody uses
a Segway. The main advantage to this seems to be that nobody has an unfair
advantage over anyone else. An update on a game which makes it fairer -
beautiful!

Street Luge

Street Luge is fairly dated now, but still not many people
have heard of it. Even those who have heard of it don’t seem to know that much
about it. Street luge is a little bit like the bobsled. The main difference is
that, instead of on ice, it is played on asphalt or concrete. And instead of a
whole team of people, everyone plays individually on their own, considerably
smaller board. If you enjoy lying on your stomach, rolling down a hill as fast
as possible, then this might be the game for you.

Pickleball

One of the cleverest sports to appear in the last hundred
years is pickleball. Pickleball is the latest addition to the realm
of racquet sports. It combines lots of different aspects of lots of different
sports. In pickleball, you will see remnants of badminton, tennis and table
tennis all rolled into one. Despite being invented all the way back in 1965,
pickleball still hasn’t gained worldwide fame. However, there is talk of the
sport being included in the 2020 Olympics, so fans haven’t given up on it yet!

Paddle Boarding

This sport, also known as ‘paddle surfing’, is just about
the most fun you
can have on water. The origins of paddle boarding can be traced back
to Polynesia and Hawaii. Like all the best sports, it is deceptive - it looks
simple, but, in fact, it is far from easy! In paddle boarding, you stand on a
board a little like a surfboard and move through the water using - you guessed
it - a paddle. Those who are in the know with this one say that it is just
about the best workout a person can have in the water. That’s a definite
selling point!

Roller Derby

This is often cited as one of the fastest-growing sports in
the world today. And there is a very good reason for that - it is a hell of a
lot of fun! Roller derby is played on an oval track with five skaters on each
team. It is known for being dominated by female athletes - women of all shapes
and sizes across the globe play the sport. And the attitude is not to be messed
with! Put simply, one of the most badass sports around.

Canyoning might just be the ultimate in all outdoor
activities, let alone just the world of sports. In short, canyoning involves making your way through a
canyon using whatever skills you naturally happen to possess. Certain
attributes will get you far with this one. The more multi-skilled you are, the
better. The best canyon-ers are those who have great ability in jumping,
scaling, swimming and abseiling. Or really just about anything. And what’s more
- the stronger you are, the better, making this a real man’s sport!

Bossaball

Bossaball is also known as trampoline
volleyball - and that phrase alone pretty much says it all. Invented
in Spain as recently as 2004, it has already gathered some pretty wide
attention the world over. It includes elements from a few different sports, not
just volleyball. Fans say that there are some aspects of soccer, and even a
little bit of gymnastics thrown in for good measure. It is easy to see why
bossaball is becoming so popular. The trampolines alone are enough to make this
sport a definite spectacle for the crowds.

Skijoring

Now for what must be one of the weirdest sports in the
history of the world. Skijoring has been described as part skiing,
part sledding, part dog-walking! That’s certainly quite the combination, and
that is why this is such a unique sport. This is a great one for any true-blue
dog lovers out there. Both the human and the dog wear a harness, so it is safe
for everyone. And, according to those in the know, it is gaining popularity
year by year. For those with a love of skiing and dogs, you can’t say any
fairer.

Wakeskating

Finally, we have wakeskating. This one looks like a huge
amount of fun! In wakeskating, you are tethered to a boat with a wakeskate
underneath you. What’s a wakeskate? Well, it’s a lot like a board, except it
can be made of either fibre or wood. The important thing is to do as many
tricks as you can. In terms of sheer thrills, this sport might be the one to
try this year.